Private health care can give someone who is in need of alcohol and drug treatment many more choices, when it comes to both treatment length and rehab setting. People who are not covered under any type of private health care may not be able to afford rehabilitation whatsoever, which may put them in a situation where they'll have to participate in a treatment facility that isn't suitable for their needs. Somebody who has private health care can receive treatment in top quality drug and alcohol treatment centers in both an outpatient and inpatient setting as well as residential drug treatment programs. While private health care will usually only cover a brief stay in treatment, this is often simply a preliminary adjudication that may change at the behest of rehab professionals if further rehabilitation is required. This is true for those who have had to deal with significant substance abuse histories. Long-term residential drug rehab centers as an example are often covered by private health care if it is so decided upon by rehab specialists. Private health care pay for 12-step treatment plans and other types of traditional drug rehabilitation centers, but will also cover more alternative and modern facilities that may be much more helpful in most cases.